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If you have had a prostate surgery you are probably quite anxious. You are likely having concerns around bladder control and erectile dysfunction. Read below to find out what you should be doing to improve your post-surgery outcomes. “Why should I be doing exercises?” Following your surgery, you probably experienced swelling, pain and discomfort. All of these symptoms can affect

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Picture this scenario – you have just rolled your ankle, tweaked a muscle or strained your back. What do you do next? Do you go for the frozen peas or ice pack and place it on your injury site? Read on to understand why this may be a bad idea. Where did icing injuries come from? Icing injuries has been

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Osteoporosis is characterised by the loss of calcium in your bones, this makes them more likely to fracture if you have a bad fall. As you get older, the need to exercise becomes very important. Read further to find out why you need to start exercising now. 1. Exercising increases your bone strength By performing the right exercises, your bones

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Frozen shoulder is condition whereby the joint stiffens for a long period of time and movement can be largely limited. Often the reason for this is unknown. Unfortunately, if you have this condition, you may experience symptoms for up to 12-36 months. Read below to hear more about management strategies. 1. Get an early assessment This is very important for

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1. Increase your Exercise Intensity So you may be doing some exercise at home to prepare for your sports season but how intense is it? Are you adding sprints, jumps and changes of direction that your sport requires? You have a great opportunity before the season starts to really prepare your body for what is ahead. We recommend having a

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Do you have stiffness in your joints or muscles? Is your mobility restricted? Do you feel like your body is working against you? Well you have come to the right place! The effects of sitting on your body If you are like most people, you probably sit for a prolonged period of time as part of your job. Or if

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1: You have poor shoulder movement Do you struggle reaching towards your cupboards? Do you have difficulty reaching behind your back? Do you have shoulder pain when trying to comb your hair? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may have limited shoulder flexibility. Our shoulder joint is one of the most flexible joints in the body

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1. You aren’t tracking your running time Do you keep a log of your running schedule? If not you probably should. If you are someone that fluctuates your running time largely week to week, you should probably think again about that.. If you are like most people, you don’t like change and neither do our muscles and joints. Our bodies

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Do you suffer from leaking? Do you get pelvic pain? Or do you feel you are weak around your pelvic area? You may have a weak pelvic floor or you may struggle to activate the muscles around this area correctly. By becoming more aware of your pelvic floor muscles you will be building your brain-muscle connection and improve the ability

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Have you recently been pregnant? Or do you plan on falling pregnant in the near future? We suggest educating yourself so that you can understand what is happening to your body throughout this process. Muscle and joint changes Expecting mothers can experience a variety of aches and/or pains due to the changes occurring in their bodies. As your body is

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